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Friday, 16 August 2024 16:14

15th Veterans Summit - Lunch & Learn

15th Annual Veterans' Summit - Lunch & Learn
 
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
11:30-1:00
Westland City Hall
36300 Warren Rd., Westland MI 48185
FREE!
 
Join us for this informative discussion centered around navigating veteran benefits. Topics include:
# Care givers benefits
# Survivors benefits
# PACT Act
 
Presented by Local Impact Alliance and Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC
 
Our Speakers:
Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (Retd)
General Fausone has been a nurse for over 40 years. She served her country for 36 years and retired in 2011. She now owns The Veterans Advocate, LLC that consults for businesses in matters related to VA health care, education and programs.
 
Kristina Derro Veterans Legal Expert
Kristina L. Derro is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School and has both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Michigan.
 
A boxed lunch will be provided to all who attend, sponsored by Demmer Ford and Jacob Matthews Jewelers.
 
Published in Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, 26 June 2024 18:39

Save the Dates for Giving Hope Events

Upcoming Events

Giving Hope members and patrons are invited to attend our annual events.

December 4, Dixboro Store Evening  The Dixboro Store will be closed to the public but open to our members and friends.  Shoppers will receive special discounts and treats.  

Published in Giving Hope Events
Wednesday, 26 June 2024 16:16

Happy Summer!



The Giving Hope, Women’s Giving Circle board would like to wish you a great summer filled with laughter, sunshine and time with family and friends. 

We appreciate your generosity over the past year and look forward to seeing you at our next event.

 

 

Summer Social at Maverick's

We had a great turnout on Wednesday, June 5. Felicia and Shawna from Leo Rising talked to us about their organization that provides services to girls, women and families in need of grooming services, empowerment workshops, and career advice pertaining to the cosmetology field.

Our Pass the Purse fund was able to raise $1170 to help this worthy group to help others. A big thank you to all the people who make this event run so smoothly!

 



Welcome New Members

Our membership is rising! We are currently at 68 members with seven new members since March!

Please welcome our newest members to our circle of giving:

·     Lisa Benages

·     Wendy Burke

·     Maggie Honaker

·     Maureen Turomsha

·     Debbie Uller

 

 

Grants Committee Does It Again

Our fabulous Grants Committee recently reviewed several grant applications and awarded $12,800 to local charities that support girls, women and families in local communities. This is our most important work! We were able to provide funds to the following organizations:

·     Guiding Harbor

·     Leo Rising

·     New Hope Center for Grief Support

·     Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council

·     Plymouth Community Foster Closet

·     Vista Maria Reads

Email Concerns

We have heard from some members and friends that they are not receiving our eblasts. Please be aware that if you unsubscribe from any of the organizations that Canton Community Foundation supports, you unsubscribe from all of them, including Giving Hope. Unfortunately, the way the program works, they can request you re-subscribe one time only. If you don't respond, they cannot send you another request.

   
 


 
 
Published in Giving Hope News

We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.

Our online scholarship application opens in early January and remains open until mid-March.  Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here

 

Canton Community Foundation Scholarship Winners 2024

 
Barbara Ann Romano Scholarhsip Angel Walker
   
Barbara Church Rodenberg Anirudh Krishnan
   
Canton Soccer Club Scholaship Donovan Thomas
  Langdon McGuire
  Landon Locke
  Michael Zheng
  Karly Ruffner
  Noor Raza
   
 Canton Police Scholarship Braden Michalak
   
Elizabeth Durack Memorial Scholarship  Mary Krusz
  Preston Parana
   
Denski Family Scholarship Sylvie Sherman
   
Dustin Piepsney Memorial Scholaship Joshua Smith
   
Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - U/M Arslaan Zahid
Marvin Schulz Memorial Scholarship - EMU Ivy Gharaibeh
   
Meredith Whalen Memorial Scholarship Lila Aikens
   
Jack Demmer Ford Scholarship Michael Nowell
Jack Demmer Ford - Trade Scholarship Coen Hilden
   
Dennis Noricks Memorial Scholarship Mitchell Robillard
   
R.K.Bhama MD Memorial Scholarship Abhinav Raghu
   
Bonnie Berg Memorial Scholarship Aliya Kurian
Hagbard Berg Memorial Scholarship Addison Furlow
Kelly John Wheatlyy Scholarship Nadia Kreft
   
Waltonwood Cherry Hill Scholarship Bennett Gleneski
  Michael Yu
   
Robert Loyd Memorial Scholarship Aubrey Buffa
  Amelia Luecke
  Ava Kephart
   
Livonia Firefighters Scholarship Paige Egner
  Jaden Reji
   
Grigg Family Scholarship Mackenzie Melnik
  Reese Vaerten
   
Marjorie & Donald Treadwell Scholarship Alana Carrer
   
 Jason Russell Maurer Memorial Scholarship  Zewditu Brooks
   Shania Crumbey
   Haley Daulton
   Gabriella Dudzic
   Gavin Flosky
   Amanda Harvey
   Ava Harvey
   Kirsten Hewines
   Oliver House
   Karis Keith
   Tyler Nichols
   Ethan Obidzinski
   Paige Perry 
   Fiona Samson
   Rachel Schmitt
   Zachary Seventko
   Chloe Simon
   Autumn Simon
   Brooklyn Simon
  Carly Sumner 
   Lilians Tasich
  Lordina Twum 
   Caleb Upton
   Claire Walker
   Kaitlyn Weiss
   Leah Zarrilli
   
Matthew Carey Memorial Scholarship Clifton Buckens
  Steven Doyle
  Gabrielle Simpson
  Emily Jacobs
   

 

We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.

Our online scholarship application opens in early January and remains open until mid-March.  Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here

 

Community Foundation of Plymouth Funds and Awardees

 
CFCU/ George Lawton Scholarship Jayden Joy
  Grace Fernandes
  Rachael Miska
  Delaney Morrin
  Issac Hopp
   
CFCU/Margaret Dunning Scholarship Angelica Salazar
  Cassandra Tallman
  Monica Vaughn
  Nylah Brown
  Angelique Sanchez
   
CFCU/Ron Carlson Nicholas Green
  Arsalaan Zahid
   
CFCU Trade Ryleigh Danis
  Brennan Laing
  Alyssa Oudeh
  Lauren Liggons
  Derek Roth
  Arianna Hernandez
   
Plymouth Reign Soccer Scholarship  Sam Baum
  Alexis Pickerel
  Cooper Nieuwastadt
   
   
Erin Ryan/Kiwanis Scholarship  Krithvi Rayarapu
   
Gene & Jane Overholt Kiwainis Scholarship Anirudh Krishnan
   
Shannon Smith Memorial Scholarship Taten Lake
   
Dul Scholarship  
   
   
   

 

We're proud to support our community's students and their educational endeavors by offering numerous scholarships. Our program includes financial aid opportunities for students of all ages who are at different stages in their educational pursuits, as well as a number of different areas of study.

Our online scholarship application opens in early January and remains open until mid-March.  Scholarships recipients are notified in May; and funds are sent directly to schools for the fall semester.

A description of each scholarship offered through the Westland Community Foundation of Plymouth can be found Here

 

 Westland Community Foundation Scholarship Winners for 2024

 
Westland Community Foundation Scholarship Fund Matthew Daniels
  Allison Thaxton
  Mackenzie Goetz
   

 

Friday, 07 June 2024 14:14

Westland debuts new LOGO!

The Westland Community Foundation is debuting a new logo to the community.
 
The Westland Community Foundation celebrated 25 years of giving in 2021. During 2021, a major milestone was achieved: Westland Community Foundation has distributed over $1,000,000 in funds (includes matching funds) to organizations in Westland.
 
In 2021 a major decision was made by the Board of Westland Community Foundation to join the Local Impact Alliance. As time evolved, so did the need to continue the foundation’s work best representing the area in which is served. The foundation successfully underwent a strategic planning and merging process with Local Impact Alliance.
 
The Board members realized that the logo needs to represent many facets of the foundation: the generosity of the community served, collaboration among donors and nonprofits with the foundation, growth of the community and hope.
Another invigorating discussion at Local Impact Alliance's Lunch & Learn held at Canton Township Building.
 
The topic - Champion the right to read presented by Debbie Mikula, Executive Director of Michigan Library Association.
 
The event was well attended and audience had a chance to ask questions. The Lunch & Learn series by Local Impact Alliance provides the community a safe platform to learn and engage.
 
Local Impact Alliance holds Lunch & Learn once a month and holds them at the communities of Plymouth, Canton and Westland. We try to bring topics and speakers from all walks of life.
 
This is provided absolutely free and we appreciate our speakers also to do this public service without charging us anything.
 
If you have a topic or speaker in mind , please reach out to Beth Meade at 734-495-1200.
 
Here are the pictures from today's event. If you attended this event in person, the presentation and recording will be sent to you at the email you provided.
To watch the video of the discussion now please Click Here
 
Learn more about Lunch & Learn by clicking the link below.
Published in Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 18:38

Champion the Right to Read - Lunch & Learn

Since 1891, the Michigan Library Association has led the advancement of all libraries through advocacy, education and engagement. Throughout their history, the association continues to serve as champions of access and they stand strong to protect the right to read, and promote intellectual freedom as a core value of the library profession and a basic right in our democratic society.

Their goal through the MI Right to Read (www.mirighttoread.com) initiative is to protect Michiganders’ right to read by proposing pro-active legislation that protects First Amendment Rights, opposing attempts to ban books from Michigan libraries; educate the public about the right to read; and ensure that librarians across Michigan will be entrusted to continue to do their jobs and serve the needs of all individuals and communities.

Learn more about the MI Right to Read initiative at this Lunch and Learn event.

Want to learn more?

Join us Wednesday, April 24th to learn more about the MI Right to Read initiative at this FREE "lunch and learn" event.

Details:

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 11:30-12:30 pm

Canton Township Administration Building - main floor board room

(1150 Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI)

This is a FREE event, however, we ask that you register.

This event is part of the Local Impact Alliance's "Lunch & Learn" program.

About Our Speaker:

Debbie Mikula, Executive Director

Michigan Library Association

Since June 2019, Debbie has served as the Michigan Library Association’s Executive Director. She places a high priority on any organization or project that creates a sense of place, showcases a community’s authentic heritage, and contributes to the economic prosperity of a region. Libraries are no exception.

She is a passionate advocate of arts and culture in the state and on a national basis – having led the Arts Council of Greater Lansing, ArtServe Michigan, Michigan Association of Community Arts Agencies, and the League of Historic American Theatres. 

 

Click here to register

Published in Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, 10 April 2024 17:34

Giving Hope in the Community

Women's History Month in Canton

Giving Hope was Invited by Canton Township to host a table at their Women's History event on March 14. Five Board members, Sharon Filips, Raeann Neil, Karen Hanchett, Noel Bittinger and Donna Clack were on hand to tell ladies attending the event about Giving Hope and all of the good work we do in the community.

Fleece and Thank You Event

In 2023, Giving Hope granted money to the Fleece and Thank You organization to provide blanket kits to be made and then given to children who are in the hospital. On Saturday, May 11, at 9 am the public is invited to come to the Summit in Canton to make blankets. No skills or materials are necessary. Bring a freind! Contact Janet Brady This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP or if you have any questions.

Got Crayons?

Starting on March 30 and continuing for two weeks, bring your old crayons to the Canton Library and put them in collecton box. They will be melting them down and creating a giant Canton Community Crayon!

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